MINI PACEMAN MOT pass rate
88.5% of 14,319 MINI PACEMAN MOT tests pass.
The PACEMAN has a pass rate of 88.5%, a little higher than the average across all MINI models (83.6%).
The MINI PACEMAN passes its MOT 88.5% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 89.0% at 6–10 years versus 87.4% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 89.0% | 10,102 | 60,643 miles |
| 10–15 years | 87.4% | 4,217 | 71,973 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MINI PACEMAN
The most common reason the MINI PACEMAN fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 36.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Too high".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 36.5% | Too high |
| Tyres | 36.4% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 20.8% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 10.1% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Suspension | 9.1% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.2% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.1% | Cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |
| Road Wheels | 3.0% | Fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.3% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.0% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related MINI models
- MINI MINI — 72.3% pass rate
- MINI COOPER — 89.5% pass rate
- MINI COOPER S — 90.5% pass rate
- MINI COUNTRYMAN — 90.2% pass rate
- MINI ONE — 86.1% pass rate
- MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS — 91.5% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MINI PACEMAN?
- 88.5% of MINI PACEMAN MOT tests pass, based on 14,319 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MINI PACEMAN?
- The most common reason the MINI PACEMAN fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 36.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Too high".
- Does this show the MINI PACEMAN's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MINI service history guide for how to check and keep one.